What Kersten Techniek does

Kersten Techniek, headquartered in Elst (Gelderland), Netherlands, is a Dutch technical services group operating under the holding Kersten Technische Bedrijven B.V. (founded 1929) through three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Kersten Elektrotechniek B.V., Kersten Werktuigbouwkunde B.V. and Kersten Beheer en Onderhoud B.V. The group's stated mission is to deliver end-to-end energy transition solutions, spanning electrification, heat transition and net congestion management, for Dutch network operators, public transport operators, retail and logistics fleets, real estate developers and industrial customers.

Its core technology and service offering combines medium voltage systems, charging infrastructure, battery storage, collective (ground-source) energy systems (WKO, BRL 6000-certified) and a proprietary Energy Management System called Motus. Motus provides real-time monitoring and control of energy installations, with Energy Optimization and Integration (EOI) features that apply real-time data analysis and machine learning to balance collective energy systems. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, Safety Culture Ladder Trede 3, BRL 6000-21/00 (design, install and manage), BRL 6000-25, CKB and BRL100 certifications, enabling it to bid on regulated Dutch energy and utility projects.

Commercially, Kersten operates an enterprise field-sales GTM with specialized contact persons for each domain (charging infrastructure, battery storage & mid/high voltage, heat transition, net congestion, safety & compliance). Revenue is generated through project-based installation services for one-off deployment of charging plazas, battery systems, mid-voltage installations and WKO systems, alongside recurring managed services for maintenance and monitoring under the Motus platform. Marquee engagements include 36 charging stations / 108 charging points for Arriva in Twente, 200 managed charging points for Qbuzz in Groningen, an 800V ultra-fast charger deployment for Porsche in Groningen, a Zonnepark Pekela project supplying 16,000 households, and a Cure Eindhoven collaboration with Heliox — consistently with Dutch-only operations and no disclosed external funding or M&A.

Name

Kersten Techniek

Legal name

Kersten Technische Bedrijven B.V.

Website

https://kerstentechniek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kersten Techniek is a Dutch energy-transition engineering group (founded 1929, Elst, Netherlands) that designs, installs and manages charging infrastructure, battery storage, medium-voltage systems and WKO collective energy systems, using its proprietary Motus EMS, for Dutch network operators, public transport, retail, logistics and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Transition Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions) (EUADAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK), Repowering, Augmentation & Retrofit Integration (Capacity Expansion) (EUAEAEAL), Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test) (EUADAIAM), O&M, Upgrades & Refurbishment of T&D Assets (Reconductoring, Rebuilds) (IMAFAHAM)

Keywords

• Charging infrastructure installation
• Medium voltage installations
• Battery storage systems
• Collective ground energy systems
• Energy transition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-based Installation Services: Design, installation and implementation of energy infrastructure projects including charging stations, battery storage, medium voltage systems, and heating/cooling systems. Revenue generated through one-time project fees for installation work.
2. Maintenance and Management Services: Ongoing management, monitoring and maintenance services for installed systems. Includes management of WKO systems, charging infrastructure maintenance, and energy system monitoring via Motus platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kersten Techniek designs, installs, and manages energy transition infrastructure for enterprise clients across the Netherlands, covering charging plazas, battery storage, medium voltage connections, collective ground energy systems (WKO), and energy renovation. Service delivery spans in-house engineering through three operating subsidiaries (electrical, mechanical, and maintenance) and is anchored by its proprietary Motus Energy Management System for real-time monitoring and optimization.

Product overview

Kersten Techniek is a technical services company offering integrated energy transition solutions. Their portfolio includes Motus (an Energy Management System for smart energy monitoring and control), along with specialized services in medium voltage systems, charging infrastructure, battery storage, collective energy systems, sustainability/renovation, and monitoring and control. They operate across the Netherlands serving network operators, public transport companies, retail chains, and logistics providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Motus: Smart Energy Management system - an EMS (Energy Management System) product offered by Kersten Techniek for energy optimization and monitoring

Products and services

• Charging Infrastructure (Laadinfrastructuur) Design, installation, and managed services for charging plazas serving electric vehicle fleets, including depot charging, public fast charging (e.g., 800V ultra-fast chargers for Porsche), and multi-station fleet plazas for enterprise clients.
• Medium Voltage Installations (Middenspanning) Design, installation, and maintenance of medium voltage (and high voltage) electrical infrastructure for industrial facilities, including transformers and grid connections such as the NXP Semiconductors installation project.
• Battery Storage Systems (Batterijopslag) Design, installation, and integration of battery energy storage systems for industrial sites, electric truck depots, renewable integration (e.g., solar-plus-storage), and microgrids (e.g., DAF microgrid).
• Collective Energy Systems (WKO / Ground Energy) Design, installation, and management of collective ground energy systems (WKO/Bodemenergiesystemen) for heating and cooling of residential towers and utility buildings, serving new construction and renovation projects under BRL 6000-21/00 certification.
• Sustainability and Renovation (Verduurzaming) Energy renovation and sustainability services for buildings, including combustion appliance servicing, sustainability upgrades, and energy label improvements for real estate and property managers.
• Motus Energy Management System (EMS) Proprietary Energy Management System that provides real-time monitoring, control, and machine-learning-based optimization of energy installations, enabling clients to manage charging infrastructure, battery storage, and collective energy systems through a single platform.
• Monitoring and Control (Monitoring en sturing) Ongoing remote monitoring, control, and managed services for installed energy assets, including WKO management, charging infrastructure maintenance, and energy system oversight delivered in combination with the Motus platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy supply for 16,000 households from Zonnepark Pekela
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HelioxcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on charging infrastructure solutions. Together developed a cost-saving alternative for the Cure Eindhoven project involving charging infrastructure.
• Leap24coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on charging management solutions. Joint efforts on creating an emission-free future through positive charging solutions.
• LiandermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork operator customer; Liander is one of the largest network operators in Netherlands facing netcongestion challenges that Kersten helps address.
• EnexismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork operator customer; one of the three major Dutch network operators.
• ArrivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transport company for which Kersten installed and manages 36 charging stations with 108 charging points in Twente.
• QbuzzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transport company for which Kersten manages and maintains 200 charging points in Groningen.
• AS WatsonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational health and beauty retailer with EV charging infrastructure needs across their locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Allego: Dutch/European charging-network operator with depot and public fast-charging services; complementary to rather than directly competing with Kersten, but competes for the same fleet-electrification customers Kersten targets.
• iwell: Dutch battery storage and energy management provider that partners with Kersten at the Barendrecht solar-plus-storage site; an emerging adjacent player whose EMS + BESS offering overlaps with Motus.

Direct peers

• Heliox: Dutch specialist in high-power EV charging (including 800V ultra-fast systems Kersten has installed for Porsche). A technology partner on the Cure Eindhoven project and a direct competitor for depot-charging tenders Kersten currently wins.
• Alfen: Dutch-listed provider of EV charging stations, energy storage systems, and smart grid solutions. Directly comparable to Kersten in its charging-infrastructure, BESS and grid-integration offerings, though Alfen is also a manufacturer vs Kersten's integrator/EPC focus.
• Kropman Installatietechniek: Dutch technical installer active in building-side electrification, WKO/heat-transition projects and electrical infrastructure; comparable in scope to Kersten Elektrotechniek + Kersten Werktuigbouwkunde combined.
• Hoppenbrouwers Techniek: Dutch mid-market technical services/EPC firm with similar headcount, multi-subsidiary electrical and mechanical model, and an explicit energy transition / electrification pivot comparable to Kersten's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Croonwolterman&dros: Larger Dutch technical services/EPC firm (part of TBI Holdings) with broad energy, infrastructure and building-services capabilities; overlaps with Kersten in medium voltage and energy transition but operates at greater scale and with a national footprint.
• Spie Nederland: Dutch subsidiary of European technical services group Spie, providing multi-technical energy and electrical infrastructure services across the Netherlands; broad incumbent competing in charging and grid-services rollouts.
• ENGIE Services Nederland: Local arm of ENGIE providing energy efficiency, EV charging, district heating and energy infrastructure services in the Netherlands; broad incumbent whose offerings (especially EV charging and EMS) directly overlap with Kersten's.
• BAM Energie & Industrie: Energy and industrial arm of Royal BAM Group, executing larger-scale Dutch energy infrastructure, substation and storage projects; directly competitive for the bigger Dutch tender pool Kersten also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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